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Cerros (Cerro Maya) - "Maya Hills" :
The ruins of Cerros are located on a peninsula overlooking
Corozal Bay in the Corozal District. Just south of Corozal
Town, the ruins are accessible by a short boat ride across
the Bay. During the dry season, one can reach Cerros by
road, passing the scenic villages of Chunox, Progresso,
and Copper Bank and their beautiful lagoons.
Cerros was important as a trading center, during the late
Preclassic Period. There are three large acropolises, dominating
several plazas that are flanked by pyramidal structures.
Altough two structures are known to possess facades of stucco
masks, the masks have been covered to protect them from
erosion. With the tallest structure rising 72 feet high
above the plaza, it is possible to enjoy a panoramic view
of the Chetumal Bay, Corozal Town, and the mouth of the
New River which leads to the ruins of Lamanai.
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